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As IoT Solution Architect, you will be in charge of consulting enterprise customers in the design of connectivity solutions for many different applications and industries. You will bring in your technical expertise, understanding of the business environment the customer and Vodafone operate in, and propose solutions based on Vodafone’s managed connectivity and IoT solution portfolio. You will drive the solution from a pre-sales consultative stage through implementation and deployment. This is a customer-facing role and you will be required to travel to customer sites regularly.
Job Responsibility:
Work closely with regional Business Development and Key Account Management in pre-sale activities and qualification of sales leads
Act as a “technical consultant” to Vodafone’s customers
Assess technical solution complexity and deliverability within Vodafone’s IoT platforms
Lead presentation of IoT solution designs and workshops
Support the sales process from pre-sales and qualification stages through implementation
Produce and maintain technical documentation
Able to produce clear and succinct RFI / RFP answers
Support customers during deployments, testing, in-life during new feature deployments
Liaise with internal delivery teams
Meet the customer when and where needed – 25% travel within France and Europe
Requirements:
Educated to BSc or MSc or an IT/EE (or equivalent)
Knowledge of cellular 3GPP / LPWAN / satellite radio technology, with an understanding of radio coverage aspects for IoT applications
Detailed knowledge of data communication, network, software application and IT technologies
Consistent track record in technical / pre-sales capacity
Customer relationship management skills with ability to interact comfortably at Director level
Strong communication and decision making skills – ability to balance conflicting interests
Preferred international experience with well developed cultural awareness
Hands on-knowledge of the broader IoT market
Experience in complex change management in a technological context
Team player, strong influence and relationship management skills
Used to work in a fast-paced environment, flexible to adapt
Fluent in French and English
Nice to have:
Ideally certified CCNA, CCNP or equivalent
Experience in working within a multinational mobile network operator advantageous
Some knowledge of billing systems for Telecoms
Knowledge of the broader IoT market, and at least one of the following markets a plus: utilities, automotive, finance and payments systems, manufacturing, oil and gas, or consumer electronics
Knowledge of IT security
Knowledge of electronic device design, testing and manufacturing and well as global supply chain
Multi-lingual skills advantageous
A self-starter with a determination to succeed, balanced with appropriate tact and diplomacy